Consider the following pairs in the context of mahajanapadas of ancien...
- Angutara Nikaya, a Buddhist scripture mentions 16 great kingdoms or Mahajanapadas at the beginning of the 6th century BCE in India. They emerged during the Vedic Age.
- Bimbisara was the first king of Magadha to have standing army and contemporary to the Buddha.
- He was the first who started matrimonial alliances to strengthen its position as a king after defeating Brahamadutta , the king of Anga.
- He married to the Mahakosaladevi , the princess of Koshala and sister of the Kosala prince Prasanjit, Licchhavi princes Chellana and Khema ,princess of Madra clan of Punjab. Hence, pair 2 is correctly matched.
- Mahajanapada of Avanti with its capital at Ujjain under the king Chanda Pradyota Mahasena was a serious rival of Magadha. Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched.
- But, both of them ultimately thought it is wise to become friends and Bimbisara even sent his physician Jivaka to cure Pradyota of Jaundice.
- Vasudeva I was a Kushan emperor, last of the "Great Kushans." His name, Vasudeva, is that of the father of Krishna, the popular Hindu God, and he was the first Kushan king to be named after the Indian God. He converted to Hinduism during his reign. His name reinforces the notion that his center of power was in Mathura. Hence, pair 1 is not correctly matched
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Consider the following pairs in the context of mahajanapadas of ancien...
The correct answer is option 'C', which means that the pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched. Let's examine each pair in detail to understand why.
1. Magadha - Vasudeva: This pair is not correctly matched. In ancient India, the Magadha Mahajanapada was ruled by several famous rulers such as Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, and Mahapadma Nanda, but there is no historical evidence to suggest that Vasudeva was associated with Magadha. Therefore, option 'A' (1 and 2 only) is incorrect.
2. Kosala - Prasenjit: This pair is correctly matched. Kosala was an important Mahajanapada in ancient India, and Prasenjit was one of its famous rulers. He is mentioned in various ancient texts like the Jataka tales and the Mahabharata. Prasenjit was known for his friendship with the Buddha and his support for his teachings. Therefore, option 'C' (2 and 3 only) is correct.
3. Avanti - Pradyota: This pair is also correctly matched. Avanti was another significant Mahajanapada in ancient India, and Pradyota was one of its famous rulers. He belonged to the Pradyota dynasty and is mentioned in Buddhist and Jain texts. Pradyota is known for his military victories and expansion of the Avanti kingdom. Therefore, option 'C' (2 and 3 only) is correct.
To summarize, the correct pair in the context of Mahajanapadas of ancient India and the famous rulers associated with them is:
- Kosala - Prasenjit
- Avanti - Pradyota
Therefore, the correct answer to this question is option 'C' (2 and 3 only).
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